# Magic Rampage vs Pokémon GO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Rampage at 88% against Pokémon GO's 44%. Magic Rampage also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Pokémon GO's advantage is ratings volume (656K vs 2.1K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Rampage sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Pokémon GO sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Rampage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon GO has 656K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Magic Rampage's written reviews are positive against 44% of Pokémon GO's.

Magic Rampage ships an update every 5 weeks, Pokémon GO weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Rampage | Pokémon GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-rampage/id952423968/reviews)** | [4.0 (656K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **656K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 43.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 227 MB | 390 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Asantee](https://appshunter.io/developer/497262825) | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Rampage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-rampage/id952423968)

Embark on a frenetic action RPG adventure with classic platformer elements. Explore dungeons, battle monsters, and customize your character with a vast array of weapons and armor. Compete online, tackle weekly challenges, and survive intense boss fights.

**Highlights:** Character customization, Dozens of weapons and armor, Dungeon exploration, Online competitive mode, Weekly dungeons, Survival mode, Boss fights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold chest A | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold chest B | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold chest C | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold chest D | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold chest E | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Ultimate | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold chest F | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold chest G | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold chest H | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game for older phones
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay and story
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Excellent character customization
- 👍 Addictive and fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Progress not syncing across devices
- 💰 In-app purchases can feel grindy
- 🔊 Audio issues or missing sound
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls for some players

**Reported bugs**

- Competitive mode leaderboard issues
- Inability to undo weapon element changes
- Inconsistent performance on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add level 45 and continue the story
- Implement a co-op or multiplayer mode
- Allow trading or sharing of items between players
- Add more customization options for characters
- Improve the balance of the game, especially boss fights


### Pokémon GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #2 Top Grossing · Strategy, #3 Top Free · Role Playing, #8 Top Grossing · Games, #14 Top Free · Strategy, #27 Top Grossing, #85 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Explore your surroundings to discover and catch virtual creatures. Journey with your companions, battle in gyms, and team up with others for powerful raids. Get moving for real-life adventures!

**Highlights:** Discover Pokémon in the real world, Catch Pokémon to complete Pokédex, Journey with Buddy Pokémon, Compete in Gym battles, Team up for Raid Battles, Utilize Adventure Sync for walking distance

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 PokéCoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Evergreen Ticket 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 PokéCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Ticket | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 PokéCoins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass Deluxe Plus Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| Finale Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass Deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |
| GO Fest Ticket | $14.99 | one-time |
| Finale Pass Plus Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| GO Pass Deluxe | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 PokéCoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass Deluxe Plus Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| GO Pass Deluxe Plus Points | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5,200 PokéCoins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 14,500 PokéCoins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Encourages outdoor activity
- 🚀 Frequent updates and new content
- 👍 Brings people together
- 🚀 Innovative AR features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🚫 Inaccessible for rural/disabled players

**Reported bugs**

- GPS/location issues causing gameplay problems
- Bugs with egg hatching and buddy Pokémon
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Glitches with raid battles and rewards

**Requested features**

- In-game chat/communication system
- Ability to trade items between players
- More customization options for avatars
- Improved tracking and spawn system
- Easier access to rare/legendary Pokémon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Rampage free?

Magic Rampage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pokémon GO free?

Pokémon GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Rampage or Pokémon GO?

Magic Rampage is rated higher. Magic Rampage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Pokémon GO averages 4.0 from 656K ratings.

### Do Magic Rampage or Pokémon GO have ads?

Pokémon GO shows ads; Magic Rampage does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Rampage or Pokémon GO?

Magic Rampage ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pokémon GO weekly. Most recently, Magic Rampage was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pokémon GO on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*